A Dorian Scale

Here's the free A Dorian Scale. The guitar neck diagram shows you the big picture for the A Dorian Scale. It shows you all positions of the scale. The red dots indicate a root note and the black dots indicate a note in the scale. All of the root notes are "A" because this is the A Dorian Scale.

The A Dorian Scale can be divided into patterns. Any Dorian Scale can be divided into patterns. Roll your mouse over the pattern number below to see what the pattern looks like.

All the patterns of the Dorian Scale are moveable. That means that once you've learned all 5 patterns all you have to do is shift the patterns up or down depending on what key you want to play. To play the Dorian Scale in a certain key first locate the root note and then start playing your patterns from there.

To hear each pattern check out the A Dorian Scale Tab page (Coming Soon). On this page there are easy to follow tabs along with audio at three different speeds.

The Dorian Scale is a great tool for any guitar player. Learn all 5 patterns of the A Dorian Scale and learn to play guitar!